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OKY 850X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,017 mi
Last recorded55,017 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKY 850X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,017 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,799 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor / inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,038 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor / sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,369 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front floor area, nearside front chassis rail and both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer door sills rusty off-side and near-side

rear boot floor rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2019 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire feul pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer door sills rusty offside and near side

rear boot floor surface rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,803 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 42,007 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

petrol speel

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,321 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,534 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no main beam dash light

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor rusty

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

f/ no plate damaged

sills rusty

springs rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor rusty

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

f/ no plate damaged

sills rusty

springs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 33,752 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,329 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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OKY 850X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKY 850X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKY 850X registered?

OKY 850X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1982.

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